JUST IN: KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY [KASU] APPOINTS NEW REGISTRAR
The Governor of Kaduna State and Visitor to Kaduna State University, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai, through the 5th Governing Council of KASU, led by Mallam (Dr) Husaini Adamu Dikko has on Wednesday, 15th March, 2023 appointed Samira Umar Balarabe, Esq. as REGISTRAR of the University.
She takes over from Samuel Swanta Manshop, whose tenure as Registrar has ended.
Until her new appointment, Samira, was a Deputy Registrar and the immediate past Academic Secretary of KASU.
Born in Kaduna State on 10th November, 1981, Samira holds Multi disciplinary Academic Qualifications which include: LL. B. Hons (2002) and LL. M (2022) with specialization in property law both from ABU, Zaria,Masters in Conflict Peace and Strategic Studies (MCPSS) (2016) with specialization in Conflict Resolution from KASU, Kaduna. She also obtained her B.L. from the Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja (2004).
After graduation from the University in 2002, Samira did her one year National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) at Dotun Sokale & Co. Legal Associates Practitioners, Kaduna in 2005-2006.
She joined the services of Kaduna State University in 2006 as an Administrative Officer I in the Registry Department (Legal Unit) and rose through the ranks to the position of Deputy Registrar on 1st October, 2018. In the course of her career, she served in different parts of the University and in different capacities namely: Vice-Chancellor’s Office as an Administrative Officer I (Legal), Faculty Officer in the Faculties of Arts and Medicine respectively, Establishment Unit in charge of Council Affairs, Postgraduate School as Secretary and Academic Affairs Unit as Academic Secretary. She also served as a Member/secretary to various Committees in the University. While in the University, Samira attended many Local and International Conferences,Seminars and Workshops.
As a seasoned Professional Administrator and Dispute Resolution Practitioner,she is a member to the following professional bodies: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA),Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in Nigeria(NICArb), Chartered Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators (IPMA), Chartered Institute of Human Resources Managers (CIHRM) and Institute of Industrialists and Corporate Administrators (IICA) to mention a few.
Samira Umar Balarabe, Esq. is currently a traditional title holder in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State designated GIMBIYAR KUBAU. She also bagged numerous meritorious awards from different Institutions and Associations some of which include: KASU staff of the year for 2019\2020 Academic Session,Award of Excellence for epitome of good leadership and many other awards for tireless Community service.
She is also uniquely known for her MOTIVATIONAL talents which is evident in the major role she provides pertaining to general Staff welfare in the University.
May God help her in the discharge of her duties.
Signed
Adamu Nuhu Bargo
P.R.O-KASU
15th March 2023
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